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Labour rights, health of workers hit in the name of “reform”: PUCL Maharashtra

A detailed statement by the Maharashtra unit of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has, with reasoned arguments, critiqued the recent decision of the MahaYuti government in Maharashtra to curtail labour rights in the name of “reform”; Maharashtra government’s decision is in line with other states like Telangana, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Tripura (two of these are Congress ruled states) which have also enacted similar legislations.

Less than 1 percent of Indians vaccinated for Covid-19 so far: Parliamentary Panel

Panel raised concerns over the slow pace of Covid-19 vaccination, noting that at the current pace will take many years to vaccinate the entire country

Fund crunch to delay adding breakfast under Mid-Day Meal scheme

In August last year, the Centre had approved National Education Policy’s provide breakfast in addition to lunch in government schools.

Night curfew to curb Covid in Kalyan-Dombivali and Nandurbar 

The curfew will be from 7 PM to 6 AM with a few adjustments for food services and shops; essential services exempt from all restrictions

Remove Modi’s photo from Covid vaccine certificate: Plea before EC

A similar complaint was made by TMC citing violation of model code of conduct

Karnataka HC pulls up Centre for false affidavit on flouting Covid-19 norms

The court held that the affidavit was false, as BJP claimed that there was no public rally during the pandemic

Government hospital to compensate for unforeseen death and injury: Madras HC  

The court directed a government hospital to compensate an aggrieved Dalit family, albeit it was not a case of medical negligence

375 million Indian children to suffer after-effects of Covid-19 pandemic: State of India’s Environment 2021 report

The annual publication by CSE, comprising a 442-page report of news, views and analysis received a huge positive response from journalists and activists for its thorough information.

Will the two Union Ministers condemn Patanjali?

WHO rejected its claim on Coronil being approved for Covid 19

IMA questions Health Minister’s support to Ramdev’s Coronil

The Association said it was surprised that the Health Minister himself who is a modern medicine doctor by qualification is promoting a drug

Is there Social Justice in the Digital Economy?

Work from home has become the new normal, but this is a luxury only for those who have computes, smartphones and internet access

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